How to practice bowling without spending hours at a time on the lanes

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[@Lea4-22]

You are helping two 80+ yo social "bowlers" enjoy social games by learning the basics for the first time. Thank you.

[@WClark-lp9vc]

So true to not fall in love with my favorite house shot, especially when I bowl in the USBC tournament.

[@mritolduso7355]

Thanks JR, very informative!

[@Livingmybestlife887]

I’ve been bowling 🎳 3 months and love it! I have a lot of “couches” thanks for tips! New subbie.

[@richardsherrer423]

Great work I will use this with my Sunday morning practice

[@jetspeak]

Thanks, bro! Very very practical and useful for everyone!

[@microluckbox]

Love this one JR! Really helpful for me at the moment. I guess the reminder to warm-up with drills and working all parts of the lane really hit home. Cheers!

[@abrahamturk3301]

GREAT lesson buddy. I've done this drill because of you and it has done me good so thank You Jr for your videos. Keep posting bud.

[@lefont71]

Great video. Love all the drills.

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Great vids! Love watching yours

[@joanl5600]

I have always taken ONLY three steps...left, right and then letting the ball go on my left step. My dad taught me as a child to throw the ball holding it as I was shaking hands. It gives me a fantastic curve, which works well for me. I was never able to take more than 3 steps.

[@deborahlynnelentz6432]

Thank You so Much for Your Help. I do do the Practice and My Bowling has improved ALOT! The Practice Is very important.

[@darlonsinclair4719]

Thanks for making this and every videos you’ve made

[@tomguisti6536]

Jr thanks for drills been doing them bowled a 257 237 239 turned my game around doing great work keep it up thanks Tom Giusto average 185

[@pdef1949]

This was a big help to me since I am picking the game up after 33 years. My firs session was revealing in that I need work on being balanced at the foul line, get6ting my arm swing loose and straight through and my shoulders square with the shot. The one-, two- and three- step shots should help with that. Same for getting the ball into a free swing.

[@cliqboom1088]

One of my favorite practice exercises was kind of like horse in basketball, we would have 3-4 of us take turns calling shots, feet right of 15, ball inside 5...or feet left of 20, ball right of 12 but inside 7 so you could have a down and in shot or swing it. It helped us all be more versatile

[@mikenelli2032]

This is good stuff given it's hard getting away from work to practice like I should or I want to.

[@rodennis418]

Great info as always. And only get blasted by outro music now :)

[@johnsabilla5897]

I'm new to bowling, thanks for the tip!

[@jrreed5081]

JR Reed I really enjoyed your video!

[@stoneseabolt]

Just getting back into bowling after 3 years due to 2 surgeries to my dominant arm and a year of physical therapy. I'm also 3 years older and 3 years smarter now... But your videos are really helping me redevelop how to bowl. I used to love going out every weekend and bowling until I completely shattered my right shoulder. I'm to the point where my PT says I can bowl again, but should use a light-ish ball, so I got a fairly cheap 11.9lb ball that's fairly easy to toss around, but I'm not sure what sort of core it has, so it's kinda of just to strengthen my throwing arm for like a month before i really try to bowl. I kinda also bought a 14.5lb ball that I need to have drilled for once I get my arm strength back. I at least know what kind of core that one has and how it'll spin once I have it drilled. To be fair, using a 12lb ball, on the last date I was on a week ago I broke 200 4 out of 5 games :D So I haven't lost everything....just strength in that arm.

[@valenciacribbs8142]

Loved it!

[@conniemilhollon7472]

If I have the time I don't mind spending a couple hours to practice. I love to bowl even if I do bad. Like it when I do better but it can't always be that way sometimes.

[@andrecormier9244]

Thank you great video Andre Victoriaville Quebec Canada

[@billbriggs6741]

Long story short, I quit bowling, started back, sucked, started watching videos like this, got better, threw a new high game and series but then started struggling as usual. Developed a new practice, used to be far right going outside in, I started far left and went inside out, found my sweet spot, going to try this to see how it improves my consistency along with a few other drills to improve my angles and carry. Great videos, I want lanes like these in the video in my house.

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[@paulc6597]

I personally bowl 2x 1-hour sessions a week and found that is all I can do as I am too tired with work to do more, I am glad you said that JR your videos are very helpful.

[@user-mv6li8lp3z]

Great video JR.

[@cody9916]

Sollid advice! thank you for showing us these tips and tricks my man! ive recently moved from straightball throw to a hook. I can honestly say your tips videos have helped me tremendously! thank you my man=D

[@Mracle325i]

When you say straightball throw vs hook are you speaking of turning your wrist before you release the ball?

[@alvinstevens5866]

Very informative

[@mikekaupa9190]

great stuff! question... do you buy a slot of time at the house you're in? cuz paying per game to practice would get very expensive

[@drewhunkins7192]

I'm a beginner bowler and I'm sometimes having difficulty getting my thumb out early. From what I understand, you want to get your thumb out b/f your fingers and sort of let your fingers then guide the ball. I sometimes have trouble getting my thumb out.

[@MarcG7424]

I have the exact same problem but I blame a lot of that on ill fitting lane balls

[@timothywang4083]

Same here

[@artisswhren304]

I had that problem too till I changed the pitch of my grip and thumb

[@israelcardenas2121]

Great video. And now just do it!!!

[@pwells1966]

JR, just stumbled upon these videos recently, and want to let you know that these are really instructive. I've been bowling since I was in grade school and used to watch Nelson Burton Jr.'s tips on ABC back in the day. I've learned things here I never knew, such as scraping the thumbnail in the hole on release, and the yo yo release among other things. You have a great knack for teaching, and your videos are really concise. Maybe I'm slightly biased living in the Detroit area, but keep up the great work!

[@Monk-Amani.]

You haven't been seeking knowledge, advice, or listening to Bo back in the day much if JR is just enlightening you. I guess living in the Mitten could make one a bit biased. Lots of great bowlers. Sure you're one in spite not knowing in's and outs. JR is a decent stroker, knows the game. Now go be Great!

[@barbstamm1209]

Please show me how to hold the ball correctly.. fr curve A Hook Ball

[@darlenehall7278]

Thank you

[@smarthallkun]

Hey Jr what's a good way to fix my approach? I have a 4 step approach but in my second and third step I tend to baby step you could call it and in the forth step I'm over a foot or longer away from the foul line. I wanna move closer but I do not know how to fix the problem. Thanks

[@Intimidator305Mike]

I practice getting used to different lane surfaces since I live close to a bowling center with wood lanes and also one with synthetic lanes

[@kevinscarborough9982]

JR, when getting ready to grip your ball at the approach, do you personally put your thumb in first or fingers in first?

[@jamesc1698]

Thanks for the great video, You talked about keeping your arm out in front and not let it go backwards, how does this help my swing or approach ???

[@TruePhil]

1. Throw from standing position, make sure hand is doing right thing 2. Do with 1 step, step forward when ball at the top, keep balance 3. 3 steps, Left step first as ball comes back, swing hand and balance 4. 4 step, right step as ball swings forward 5. 5 Step 6. 5-6 each 7.resume at 8:20

[@ashabuljebong6277]

Hi Jr...I have a problem with my swing speed...how to have a constant speed on every throw?

[@emaramify]

nice video

[@tomjones2348]

I wish I could find a bowling training center like this in Central Florida.

[@jeffromaine142]

Balance for me these days is not face-planting on the lane. For the initial drills, I'll try those daily at home bowling into a couple pillows on the tile floor. The others I'll save for the lanes. I'm certain every little bit will help. Thank you, sir.

[@WillBuryU]

What did you think about the Lafayette Lanes in Fayetteville, NC?

[@BigJim5754]

Great vid, whats up with background walker? lol. 1st time, ok get it, someone forgot to put up a sign. Then he walks through a 2nd time, no cares givin lol. Love all your vids, had to bust your bowling ballz alil ;)

[@Wrxgirl2021]

Yeah you would think that person could just wait until his video was over before walking through lol

[@samcrook7286]

What drills (if any) can I do at home to practice? Thanks, Sam

[@cameronscott487]

Good video JR, but could you do a video about fixing a ball rolling over the thumb hole problem (I personally have this Problem)

[@keithperry6137]

Rolling the ball over the thumb hole is a hand position problem. Work on keeping your hand behind the bowling ball and coming through. You can even try tilting the ball on your hand and starting slightly off to the side of the ball. Do it just using the 1 step approach that was discussed in this video. Also, make sure you're rotating your hand and not your elbow. Elbow rotation is evident by having your swing go out to the side or having your palm pointing down at the top of your follow through. I used to have the problem of rolling the ball over the thumb and rotating my elbow instead of my hand was the culprit.

[@cameronscott487]

@keith Perry that makes a lot more sense,I have the problem where I chicken wing the ball,I just started bowling with one hand and two fingers and I can hear my ball thumping and I never knew what it was until recently. Thanks for the tips though appreciate it 👍🏻

[@mollymark3019]

@@cameronscott487 wow had a friend did the same .as for bowling .he mess up his arm bad doing the chicken wing .he has to bowl with a 12lb now. did nerve damage to his elbow

[@ham4fun]

what ball were you using? i bowl in a wheelchair and the first few throws you did with no steps looks like how my ball reacts. i normally have to use entry-level balls.

[@neodymium001]

I have three years due to several operations but when I got back I was dumping 70% of my boss truck and into the gutter. I found out that I have to look 15 boards to the left hit my mark. This is crazy!

[@peterdiaz8658]

"For us normal..." Haha!

[@SasquatchArtistBenoit]

Just realized why I bowl average of 90. Haven’t been blowing into the finger holes on the pitted worn out bowling balls.

[@fmlhiokzz]

Im not sure if youll see this but so i have a ball that doesnt really fit my thumb but fits my other two fingers.. Is there an easy way to curve the ball when my thumb hole is a little big for my thumb? Im not planning to drill and plug my ball yet but i hope theres a way to curve my ball before i redrill it because im always practicing thank you:)

[@johnfousse6854]

It’s really Good stuff but all these drills that you mentioned comes out to be about 4 games worth just doing drills which may become up to over an hour maybe two. so how much time is someone spending going through just the drills and then the practice?!

[@RillosOnly]

I love this. Will try but, with 2 handed bowlers how does this work?

[@johnnierobles2304]

Could you tell me while swinging the ball back-and-forth is there any grip pressure to be sure it doesn’t fall off your head. I can’t see the ball staying on your end if you don’t squeeze at all 🤷‍♂️

[@mamabren9]

Do you have any advice for two handed bowlers like Belmo

[@johnnierobles2304]

While the ball is just swinging are you gripping it at all. Or is it just hanging off your thumb ?

[@dropzilla8398]

You should make a video explaining the dots and arrows on the lane

[@shawnbarczak1766]

Will these drills work for a bowler that doesn't throw a hook shot??? I just throw a straight ball and aim for the pocket...

[@sphenoidjjj]

Id love to have a house big enough to install a bowling alley!

[@Bubba93000]

Who wouldn't! Although that would cost probably over 100,000 dollars!

[@limechecksout]

@@Bubba93000 they do and it sucks

[@mbarnes1974]

How do you the ball going right to left?

[@supertiki500]

What ball is being thrown in this vid

[@sethspind1132]

How do I get good at tournament bowling

[@lindatomik4678]

I throw what's called a backup ball.lm a right handed person I broke my wrist and hand it was the same hand . How can I correct this and throw the ball normal with the right hand thanks 😁

[@GradyPhilpott]

Honestly, the ability to throw a backup ball for right-handers is considered to be a benefit. Check out Jason Belmonte and others.

[@elleryparsons5766]

I am hoping that the Bowling centers open soon not Bowling is killing me . Need my Edge Back and get hungry again.

[@mollymark3019]

Well done. The house that I go to let us have 9 game free if you're in a bowling league. .lot of good fun. .am happy with my 172 average. Just those .7 pins got me by the . curse of the left-handed bowler. Thank you for .making this video

[@pierogiravioli2387]

What I do that helps me to get better at 7 pin spares as a fellow lefty is shooting half a game throwing for nothing except the 7 pin even if it's not on the deck. If I'm struggling I'll use a whole game. 1st game is to get loose, 2nd game 7 & 10 pin practice, 3rd shooting inside, 4th shooting outside, and always making sure I convert spares. Sometimes I'm just having an off day and you gotta roll just to have some fun.

[@fredcardi2276]

Chris Puralewski 7

[@rdumas6787]

My worst problem is I can't get my bowl to rotate. I tried everything. Ideas?

[@clongo92]

Ok so what's with blowing in the holes before each time?

[@johnharrington4757]

i think its so their hand doesnt stick.

[@anthonycortes7862]

Blowing in the thumb hole can actually add a slight grip because of the moisture and sometimes prevents the ball from slipping out unexpectedly

[@joshuarushlow8850]

Coach

[@based8223]

But spend all day watching this video.

[@joshuarushlow8850]

Im lookin to b coached i have done league for 6 yrs

[@Wrxgirl2021]

Please do a video on ten pins. I just can’t get them. I make every other spare

[@machinethesun9243]

Line yourself on the farthest dot near the left gutter. Aim at the middle arrow or the 3rd arrow from the left. When you get the 10 pin, note which mark got you there. For me, it's the 3rd arrow on the left. Everyone else on my team its the middle arrow.

[@Wrxgirl2021]

machine thesun thank you

[@kentworthington3086]

I'd probably fall on my face trying to start with my right foot forward.

[@captainricco2777]

2:07 Brooklyn denied!!!! ROFL!!!!!! Thanks JR, but I can do that shot even when I'm trying, over and over and over. And I don't need to practice standing at the foul line to make it happen. I'm sorry to seem disrespectful, I mean it's great that you took the time to show us this, but, I need to learn drills and routines that get me strikes all the time. So far no one has been able to show me how to do that. And, I don't see anyone in the PBA on tour showing how to do it either. I am determined to make it a reality. Destined to be the only one to be throwing back to back 300's on tour and earning millions doin' it! :) I mean why practice missing?

[@Tenpindoctors]

I'd try paying better attention. These drills are meant to be completed without worrying about knocking pins down. Theres no such thing as drills to get you "strikes all the time" that's why you've never seen them. If there was a way to get strikes every time, everyone would be doing it and the game would be pointless.. No person would actually think what your asking is possible. I hope you find it though.

[@captainricco2777]

Yes, if it were easy to do it then everyone would. It is, however, easy to get 260's and 280's because I see high-schoolers doing it. I am trying to pay attention, however, I still have the idea that it is possible to do what I intend to. We can all agree that no one can throw back to back 300's on tour/tv, not even the best of the best. ...or the best bowler on the planet. Why? Because of crazy oil patterns? As far as I can tell, those patterns are designed to show the bowler what their real skill is. There is a way through every pattern.

[@captainricco2777]

I am on the way to the lanes right now to finish my practice, I only bowled 7 games in scorching hot and humid conditions. They are doing construction on the building and don't want to mess up the air conditioning with dust. So, I can't get my usual 150's and 160's so I will go back, now that it's cooler, and dedicate one whole game to this drill until I can make it look as good as you do.

[@SiL3ntXxKo8]

Must be nice to have a private lane lol. I'm not gonna pay 20$ to warm up even though I'mma decent bowler

[@denmanfite3156]

Most lanes will give league bowlers a discount on practice time. My lanes gives me 50% off each game

[@tonycrossbee]

What about drills for two handers? I never see drills for two handed players.

[@shahizad2755]

Yeahh i need it too 😭

[@kylewagner6607]

Do the same drills but with two hands

[@carlajroy9814]

Why are you blowing on the ball?

[@stevek5416]

This place doesn't look like it would be a profitable bowling alley!

[@Tenpindoctors]

Probably because it's not a bowling alley

[@phillygreekfeet]

4 steps are normal.

[@margothillerkus7455]

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[@captainricco2777]

0:23 regarding hours spent repeating shot after shot... ROFL!!!!! Who really does that? I work out on the lanes every day and shoot at least 6 games (mostly 10 or 14). If only I could repeat the shot that gets the explosive strikes over and over and over for three hours, I would be grinning when I leave the lanes rather than cursing bowling and the guy who invented it and the people next to me who were throwing the solid explosive strikes I was trying to throw :) I'm hitting the lanes in about 2 hours from now. I know I can bowl in the 200's when the conditions are right. However, … IT'S A HAMBONE!!!!! Woooooooooooooo!!!! ...I'm hoping to see something in your videos that can get me at least a solid 200 for June league play. Also, I wonder if you wouldn't mind answering some questions I have regarding life in the PBA?

[@Tenpindoctors]

Practice properly. That's the point of this video. Stop worrying about score when you're practicing and practice the things that will help make more strikes possible

[@captainricco2777]

@@Tenpindoctors I did give it a try today. For a few frames, I went up front and practiced just trying to release the ball straight. For some insane reason, I can't seem to get my arm to go straight back, and most definitely am having trouble just letting it fall like a pendulum as another pro was trying to instill upon me. My arm is completely retarded and has a will of it's own. Sometimes I can get it right, but most of the time I leave one or two standing. It's a complete nightmare and I'm willing to travel to your lanes if you can just help me out of this rut. I need to get a 200 average for 36 straight weeks, starting in June, to get in on the PBA tour next year.

[@brettrobbins2707]

i can imagine spending $5 to throw balls like this for a game when i can just be warmed up in 2 to 3 balls

[@MrZocor]

any one want to volunteer to pay for my bowling practice.... Ain't cheap!